1. TWINTAILED GOLDFISH by Bob Esson (G,S)
An introduction to Fancy Goldfish-keeping. Development of varieties; hand-stripping, fry-raising, culling and selecting stock. SHOW STANDARDS.
2. WHY CORYDORAS? by Cyril Brown (G,S)
Identifies many species and gives notes on upkeep and Showing.
3. BARBS by Pete Ginger (G,S)
A popular programme covering the Barb Classes, detailing their care.
4. BRAZIL - BARBATUS COUNTRY by Dave Sands (G,S)
The latest from Dave, and a personal quest in deepest South America for Corydoras barbatus.
5. KEEPING KILLIES by Cyril Brown (G,S)
A basic introduction to the Egglaying Toothcarps and their culture
6. AQUARIUM PLANTS by Bernard Pye (G,S)
Something for the aquatic gardener. Some old favourites, some unfamiliar ones; cultivation and propagation notes for each.
7. AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE by Cliff Harrison (ex-Technical Author, PFK) (G)
How to look after aquarium hardware; how to spot signs of impending failure and how to fit replacement parts. Excellent D-I-Y programme.
8. NORTHERN SIGHTS by Bob Esson (G)
A satirical, imaginary and nostalgic trip to Manchester's British Aquarists Festival; photographs of Tableaux illustrate points along the 'journey.' Some knowledge of fish personalities involved will help to make this programme extra-entertaining.
9. JUDGING by Cyril Brown (G)
What Judges are looking for - from a previous member of the Judges & Standards Committee. Spot the good and bad fishes!
10. FILTERS by Dick Mills (G)
Filters both past and present. Disadvantages and advantages of each type discussed. Home-made power filter detailed.
11. BIRTH OF "AQUARIAN" by Dr David Ford (G)
The 'behind the scenes' development story of this now famous fish food, by the inventor himself!
12. INTERNATIONAL AQUARIA by Dr David Ford (G)
A trip around some continental aquaria by the inventor of "Aquarian" during his research period into fish foods.
13. FISH FEATURES by Bernard Pye (G)
An explanation of why fishes look and act as they do. Excellent photography, some marine fish included
14. BEACHCOMBING by Cliff Harrison (G)
Start your own native marine collection with this beach trip. Fishes and invertebrates expertly presented. Will provide the impetus for a Club coach trip to the seaside
15. ANGELS by Dick Mills (G)
This popular freshwater Cichlid fully described. Colour varieties, care and sexing. Spawning sequences
16. COLOUR & COMMUNICATION IN FISHES Ian Sellick (British Cichlid Association). (G,T)
How a fish makes, and uses, colour. Communication, Camouflage and behavioural patterns explained in this technical programme which will help you understand your fishes even more.
17. KEEPING KOI by Malcolm Waumsley (B K-K S). (G),S)
An introduction to Koi. Pool construction, care, feeding and Showing. Colour patterns identified. Includes photographs taken in Japan.
18. ANABANTID FISHES by the late Frank Tomkins (G)
A very complete programme by an acknowledged authority on these fishes.
19. TWO DWARFS by Dick Mills (G)
Difficult to describe without giving away the identities of the species! Egg development in one and courtship behaviour of the other
20. BRITISH NATIVE FISHES by Bob Esson (G)
Fishes from our own rivers, canals and lakes. Identification, aquarium suitability and aquarium care where relevant.
21. FISH EVOLUTION THROUGH FOSSILS By Sue Turner (G,T)
History of fishes traced through fossils from prehistoric times onwards. A fascinating programme - Coelacanths and all! Recorded live at the 1976 FBAS Convention
22. NON-AFRICAN CICHLIDS by Ian Sellick (British Cichlid Association) (G,S,T)
Fishes from the popular Cichlid group examined. Behavioural patterns, spawning sequences described.
23. CHARACOID FISHES by Gordon Howes (British Museum, Natural History) (G,S,T)
Popular Characins from a professional ichthyologist's point of view. Problems of scientific classification explained. A 1977 FBAS Convention recording.
24. A.O.S. LIVEBEARERS by the late Adrian Blake (G,S)
If it's not a Guppy, Swordtail, Platy or Molly it must be one of these! A very full programme 'other' livebearers; how many are you familiar with?
25. MY 13 FAVOURITE FISHES by the late Mervyn Strange and Adrian Blake (G)
Breeding sequences include Corydoras and Polycentrus species.
26. CHARACINS by Gordon Howes (British Museum Natural History) (G,S,T)
A 'studio performance' of No.23.
27. FURNISHED AQUARIA by Roger Paine, plus
AQUASCAPES by Peter Caira and Trevor Butler (G)
A double bill featuring two popular non-fish Classes. Both subjects deal with competitive setting-up procedures. A contrasting programme which has raised a few comments.
28. THE STREAMLINERS by Brian Risbridger (G)
Rasboras, Danios and White Cloud Mountain Minnows all parade for Brian except for one! If you've seen one lately, Brian would like a slide of it.
29. CONTINENTAL VIEWPOINT by Alan Spencer (G)
Geordie Alan tells you about the hobby as practised by Wuppertal A.S. in Germany. Paludariums, Furnished Aquaria, Tree Frogs, Orchids and all.
30. FISH FARMING by Dick Mills (G)
Hatching and rearing of game fishes commercially. Not strictly aquarium fishes, but you and the fish farmer may share a few common problems.
31. DISPLAYMANIA Part 1 by the late Mervyn Strange (G)
A look at some of the competitive Tableaux of the past from Shows at Belle Vue, Doncaster, London and Motherwell. Provides plenty of ideas for Shows. See far-afield Shows without leaving your Club.
32. DISPLAYMANIA Part 2 by the late Mervyn Strange (G)
II this 'sequel,' take a closer look at some of the construction details of some prize-winning Tableaux.
33. CICHLIDS OF WEST AFRICA & LAKE TANGANYIKA by Ian Sellick (G,S,T)
A detailed study of popular Cichlids from Africa.
34. LAKE MALAWI CICHLIDS by Ian Sellick (G,S,T)
Continue the Tour to this African Lake, formerly Lake Nyassa.
35. THE WORLD OF CORYDORAS by Dave Sands (G),S)
An authoritative programme on many species of common, and not so common, 'Corys' by one of fishkeeping's characters.
36. THE SEAS MUST LIVE by Sir Peter Scott, (G)
Ecology and the seas; how Man is wrecking it and what can be done to save it.
A WORLD WILDLIFE FUND programme plus
BUMBLEBEEFISH & OTHERS by Jan Carlsen (Norwegian Federation)
(commentary by Dick Mills) (G)
- a selection of fishes, including the title species. Excellent photography.
37. HOOKED ON BARBS by Brian Risbridger (G),S)
Another viewpoint on Barbs, this time from the TYNE-TEES AREA. If you've seen No.3, this programme will be of equal interest.
38. FISH HEALTH by Dr David Pool (Tetra UK Ltd) (G),S)
A really constructive look at fishes' health: how prevention is better than cures, but what to do if disease strikes
39. SRI LANKA: Part 1 Freshwater Fishes by Dick Mills (G)
Have a trip to the Resplendent Land to see its fishes, all without leaving your Club room Chair.
40. SRI LANKA: Part 2 Marine Fishes by Dick Mills (G)
If you thought Part 1 was pretty colourful, wait until you've seen the Marines!
41. CAMEROON KILLIES by Rod Roberts, (B.K.A.) (G),S)
Accompany Rod's party of intrepid explorers as they search for Killies in the rivers and streams of West Africa.
Last updated November, 2009